False: The FARDC Are Not Specifically Recruiting at Universities

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

False: The FARDC Are Not Specifically Recruiting at Universities

A statement circulating on social media claims that the FARDC are launching a special recruitment drive for university students. The army denies the claim and says no such campaign is underway. It says specialist recruitment is conducted based on qualifications or through a national competitive examination, a session of which was already held in September.

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